Our Mission

The Coastal Plains Groundwater Conservation District (“the District”) is committed to manage and protect the groundwater resources of the District. The District is committed to maintaining a sustainable, adequate, reliable, cost effective and high quality source of groundwater to promote the vitality, economy and environment of the District. The District will work with and for the citizens of the District and cooperate with other local, regional and state agencies involved in the study and management of groundwater resources. The District will take no action without a full consideration of the groundwater needs of the citizens of the District and due consideration of private property rights.

Public Meeting

Notice is hereby given that the Coastal Plains Groundwater Conservation District will hold a public hearing at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 16th, 2026 at the Matagorda County Office BLDG, 4th Floor, 2200 7th Street, in the City of Bay City, Texas to approve Updates to CPGCD Management Plan. If you have any question, please contact our office at 979-323-9170

View the Public Hearing Notice

Small Taxing Unit Notice

The Coastal Plains Groundwater Conservation District will hold a Public Meeting at 8:00 am Thursday, September 11th, 2025 at The Matagorda County Office Bldg, 4th Floor Conference Rm, 2200 7th Street, Bay City TX 77414 to consider adopting a proposed tax rate of .00293 for tax year 2025, decreasing rate from .00309

 The proposed tax rate would increase total taxes in Coastal Plains Groundwater Conservation.

View the Taxpayer Impact Statement: Property Tax Comparison

CPGCD 2025-26 Proposed Budget

Coastal Plains Groundwater Conservation District
Profit & Loss Budget vs. Actual
October 2025 through September 2026

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We Have A Diverse County

And We All Play A Part in Water Usage

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